Today was bottling day again. We bottled our 2006 Pinot Noir, 2005 Syrah and 2006 Syrah. Things went just fine. David starts about 6 AM or earlier to start sanitizing the bottling line. Actually, he starts the day before, setting the machine up and making sure everything is just right. Anyway, an early day. The bottling was finished around 6 PM. Then David has to clean the machine again. It makes for a very long day...David you deserve a pat on the back.
The labels are off to the TTB. I can't believe we finally got everything done on our end. Now it is just hold our breath and cross our fingers that they will pass the TTB. I hope we can get them off to print by the end of the week! It's celebration time once they are at the printer. I hope they are fast.
The Winemaker's Dinner is less than a month away. I'm really excited about the menu. If you would like to see the wine and food we will be serving, visit our website www.chateaulorane.com and go to "wines" then "wine merchandise". The menu and ordering are right there.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Labels still
Labels are my life, at least for the time being. I wait with anticipation for the proofs to come to my inbox. Today is the day. My hands shake and my knees tremble...will this be the last revision? OK, I'm not that crazy but I feel like I should be. Hopefully they will be final today.
Good news, the capsules came yesterday! They look good. I'm happy that one more piece of the puzzle has fallen into place. I can't wait to see the whole package together once everything is ready.
Since there isn't much to report on from the winery I will tell about my outing on Saturday night. Some of you may recall a couple months ago I went to Chef's Night Out and found a band I loved, Mood Area 52. Since then I have been wanting to see them. Last Saturday night they played at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. Rob knows the ins and outs there so he said he would get there early and save us a seat. My hubby and I got there and had dinner (I recommend it). We were hoping the rest of the winery crew would make it but it didn't happen. The music started and the place was packed. We ended up sharing our table with 2 couples. One person happened to be Doug LaVelle, owner of LaVelle Winery. It's a small world. I had a great time. The music was good, food was good and there was plenty to see. You just never know who you will run into when you leave home!
Good news, the capsules came yesterday! They look good. I'm happy that one more piece of the puzzle has fallen into place. I can't wait to see the whole package together once everything is ready.
Since there isn't much to report on from the winery I will tell about my outing on Saturday night. Some of you may recall a couple months ago I went to Chef's Night Out and found a band I loved, Mood Area 52. Since then I have been wanting to see them. Last Saturday night they played at Sam Bond's Garage in Eugene. Rob knows the ins and outs there so he said he would get there early and save us a seat. My hubby and I got there and had dinner (I recommend it). We were hoping the rest of the winery crew would make it but it didn't happen. The music started and the place was packed. We ended up sharing our table with 2 couples. One person happened to be Doug LaVelle, owner of LaVelle Winery. It's a small world. I had a great time. The music was good, food was good and there was plenty to see. You just never know who you will run into when you leave home!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Bottling Day again
Wednesday was bottling day. We didn't bottle any of our own wines. We make wine for a few select individuals. This day we were bottling for Roger. Roger is a great guy from N. California. He has a nice vineyard that produces some fine wine. He is a happy guy and we always look forward to his visits. We bottled several of his wines. Everything went great, the day was a success.
We have our 2006 Chardonnay (non-organic) preview this week. Preview means I was too lazy to put it on our full wine menu. I will be adding it to our website soon. We also have the 2007 Muller-Thurgau released now. It is a delightful wine. Come try both of these wines this weekend through Thursday the 17th.
The labels....they are moving along. I have revised proofs sitting in front of me. Ben, the label guy, is coming to talk to me this evening. Next week, ttb approvals! My fingers are crossed. After that, off to print. I will take myself out if I have to to celebrate them being done.
Wines are still moving in and out of the cold room and having cream of tartar added. This process is labor and time intensive. When they get those done it will be time to start on the meads.
Harvest will be here before we know it. Next month will be clean up. All the junk that gets stored on the crushpad will be moved and everything will be organized. I bet Rob is already thinking about it.
We have our 2006 Chardonnay (non-organic) preview this week. Preview means I was too lazy to put it on our full wine menu. I will be adding it to our website soon. We also have the 2007 Muller-Thurgau released now. It is a delightful wine. Come try both of these wines this weekend through Thursday the 17th.
The labels....they are moving along. I have revised proofs sitting in front of me. Ben, the label guy, is coming to talk to me this evening. Next week, ttb approvals! My fingers are crossed. After that, off to print. I will take myself out if I have to to celebrate them being done.
Wines are still moving in and out of the cold room and having cream of tartar added. This process is labor and time intensive. When they get those done it will be time to start on the meads.
Harvest will be here before we know it. Next month will be clean up. All the junk that gets stored on the crushpad will be moved and everything will be organized. I bet Rob is already thinking about it.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Moving Forward
I feel as if we have made it over one huge hurdle. That being the redecorating and deck project. There is still touch up with the painting inside and painting on the outside but it is done for now. Everything turned out just wonderful.
The label situation is moving ahead. I hope to have proofs today. I will try to get the new look on the blog also.
The weather has been great lately. With warm weather it's time to make mead. David will be starting a batch of regular mead and Marionberry mead soon.
We do have Vandal Gold and Mead available now. We also have Muller-Thurgau. Check the website often for our new releases.
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